Recycle today for a better environment tomorrow
By: Raquelle Allen
Reduce, reuse, recycle! Every year on Nov. 15, millions of people across the United States engage in America Recycles Day. The national dispatch of America Recycles Day was on Nov. 15, 1997. National Recycles Day was constructed to boost awareness about recycling as well as the purchasing of recycled commodities. Recycling not only assists cleaning up the community, but also helps clean up the earth.
“The purpose- where I start - is the idea of use. It
is not recycling, it’s reuse.” -Issey Miyake
We all live on the earth; let us help in any way we
can to keep it clean. Inspire others to reduce,
reuse and recycle not just on National Recycles
Day, but every day!
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PCHS delivers the meaning behind Thornton Wilder's Our Town
By: Brianna White
The PCHS theater department performed Thornton Wilder's Our Town Nov. 8 and 9 in the PCHS auditorium. The minimalist setting of Our Town allowed for the audience to interpret the meaning rather than focus on the props of the play. Ms. Sanders, the theater and chorus department teacher, is very proud of the students. Ms. Sanders said, "If you see any of them in the hallways or around town, be sure to encourage them that their hard work paid off. Thank you to the cast and crew of Our Town. You used theater to make a positive difference in the lives of our Perquimans town."
Honoring our Veterans
By: Cortez Knight
Veterans Day is an annual
federal holiday on the Nov. 11
in the United States that
recognizes and honors all
former service men and
women who have served in
the military. The
Biology/Physical Science
teacher, Kam Mueller, is known
as a veteran at PCHS. He
served approximately 25 years
from the early 1980s until
2005. Coming from Germany,
his job was to be a German speaker in East Germany. He went through various training such as basic, medical, and airborne. Mr. Mueller said, “No one rises to low expectations," which he heard from our principal, Mr. Price, 15 years ago. If you are considering joining the military after high school, please contact our school counselor, Mr. Manning, about taking the ASVAB test in December.
Choose a part in National Kindness Day
By: Dahlia Williams
National World Kindness Day is a day celebrated on Nov. 13 every year by doing random, but effective, acts of kindness for your peers. This holiday was introduced in 1988 by the World Kindness Movement and is seen to be the beginning step to making this world a better place. One small act of kindness and care can change someone’s life. Kindness can be made a natural way of life.
PCHS FFA members attend Northeast Agricultural Expo
By: Morgan Stewart
The Northeast Agriculture
Expo was held on Nov.
7 at the Bob Martin
Agricultural Center in
Williamston, NC. Twenty
Future Farmers of America
and agriculture
students were able to go.
They learned about
agriculture in North Carolina
and the different opportunities
available for them. This event had
several booths for colleges and
universities, along with
antique corn shellers and
tractors. Students also tried
simulators that made them feel like
they were flying an airplane along
with a combine simulator. Mrs. Perry
and the FFA members would like to
thank The NC Farm Bureau for
sponsoring this field trip.
Carver means business with math
By: Jaylese Metts
Ms. Carver is a math teacher at PCHS. She introduced students to key pointers that involve math such as staying organized, the importance of having a good foundation, and that it is helpful to write down formulas and math builds. Ms. Carver said, "My favorite unit to teach is the System of Equations." she continued, "There are many ways to get the correct answer, so it gives kids options to see which way they enjoy solving problems."
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"If you stop at general math, you're only going to make general money." -Snoop Dogg
Grab a book on Young Readers Day
By: Jayda White
National Young Readers Day takes place
on the second Tuesday of November.
On National Young Readers Day, parents
can share the day with their
children as a way to get rid of
technology and social media. Young
Readers Day started in 1889. Pizza Hut
and the Center for the Book in the Library
of Congress created this national holiday
to encourage young readers to read,
expand their minds and live long, happy
and successful lives. Becca R. Levy, a
researcher from the School of Public Health
said, “People who read a lot have a higher
survival rate than those who don’t read.”
Give thanks for this holiday
By: Sean Hardee
Thanksgiving is one of the most commercialized holidays marking the start of the holiday season and Black Friday. Thanksgiving goes back 400 years to the first colonists at Plymouth Rock. In 1621 the famous feast occurred between the colonists and Native Americans. What many people do not know is that Thanksgiving was not an official holiday until 1789 when the first President, George Washington, formally proclaimed a national
day of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a
holiday for Americans
to feast and give
thanks. America's
northern neighbor,
Canada, also
celebrates Thanksgiving under a different name, "Action de grace," which is European. It is a celebration of the Fall harvest.
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PCHS SCIENCE CLUB
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"Living more responsibly and doing our part."
-Ms. Bright
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PCHS Fire Tech
By: Selena Shuey
Mr. Cartwright teaches Fire Tech 1, 2 and 3 at PCHS. In Fire Tech 1 students learn about personal protective equipment, orientation and safety, portable fire extinguishers, fire behavior, fire hose streams and appliances, foam fire streams, health and wellness, and emergency medical care. In Fire Tech 2 students learn about alarms and communications, loss control, ventilation, ladders, forcible entry, ropes and building construction. In Fire Tech 3 students learn about water supply, sprinklers, fire and life safety preparedness, rescue, mayday, safety, and survival. In order to take any of these classes you must be a junior or senior. Sophomores who are interested in taking Fire Tech 1 can, but must wait until they are a junior to take Fire Tech 2.
From left: Ms. Carver, Ms. Craddock, Ms. Riddick, Ms. Tyson
Our Math Teachers
Donate toys for Christmas
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By: Brianna White
Now through Dec. 17,
the LEAD club will be collecting
toys to be donated for kids.
New, unwrapped toys can be
placed under the Christmas tree
located in the office. For every toy
donated, your name will be
entered into a drawing for a
PCHS t-shirt. All donated toys
will benefit kids in the Perquimans
County School district.
PCHS gives blood
By: Taylor Garcia, Alexis Elmore
On Nov. 16, PCHS held a blood drive with the help of Mr. Kirberger’s class and HOSA members. A member from HOSA, Carson Biggs, donated blood on Friday. Carson said he has donated 3 times and has always had a good experience. Carson said "I donate because it helps people out and he is a universal donor, so why not?" The American Red Cross is having a severe blood shortage. So they encourage you to donate. Each unit of blood can save up to 3 lives.
Educator of the Month
By: Dahlia Williams
“I am truly honored to receive such an award this year and consider it as a huge accomplishment alongside me serving as IEP chair for the Exceptional Children’s Department”
-Ms. Spellman
PCHS Men's basketball takes action for a new season
By: Keshawn Long
PCHS has hired two new head basketball coaches. Colin Woodley is the new Varsity coach, formally the Junior Varsity coach. Amos Fletcher is the new JV coach and the Varsity assistant coach. Coach Miller is still the assistant coach for both JV and Varsity. The JV team started the season winning its first game against Ocracoke. The Varsity team is 0-2 with losses to Ocracoke and Grassfield.
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“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying."
-Michael Jordan
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2018-2019 PCHS Basketball Schedule